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      Sevilla pay touching tribute to ex-keeper Sergio Rico before Roma clash with star in hospital after falling from horse

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      SEVILLA paid an emotional tribute to their former goalkeeper Sergio Rico before the Europa League Final. Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men take on Jose Mourinho’s Roma at the Puskas Arena determined to win their seventh European trophy.
      Sevilla paid tribute to former goalkeeper Sergio Rico before the Europa League FinalCredit: Getty
      Paris Saint-Germain ace Rico has been hospitalised after a horse-riding accidentCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Sevilla wear shirts in support of their former goalkeeper Sergio Rico, who is currently hospitalised after a tragic accident ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IKFDFMk9iy— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 31, 2023

      But the LaLiga giants were focused on Paris Saint-Germain ace Rico before kick-off as they wore T-shirt with a special message written in Spanish for their former team-mate.
      The statement read: “Come on, Sergio, we are with you!”
      Rico has been in intensive care since a tragic horse-riding accident on Sunday.
      The 29-year-old was rushed to hospital in a helicopter after falling from his horse in El Rocio, Huelva, and is in serious condition.
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      It has been claimed that the horse he was riding on his way to mass got frightened and threw the ex-Fulham ace off before he was kicked in the head several times.
      Reports claimed the Spain international suffered severe head trauma which meant he had to be intubated upon his arrival at the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville.
      And Rico’s partner Alba Silva shared a heartbreaking and desperate message on Instagram.
      Silva posted: “Don’t leave me alone, my love, because I swear I cannot.
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      “I don’t know how to live without you. We love you a lot.”
      Another post read: “Thank you for all the love you have for us. Sergio has a lot of people praying for him and he is very strong.
      “I have no words to describe what I feel.”
      The match in Budapest finished 1-1, with neither side able to find a winner in extra time as it went to a penalty shootout.
      And it was Sevilla to claim yet another Europa League trophy as they won 4-1 on penalties. More

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      Bruno Guimaraes set to snub Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool transfers to become Newcastle’s highest-paid star ever

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      NEWCASTLE have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona.SunSport understands the Brazil ace is close to signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
      Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a huge pay riseCredit: Alamy
      Bruno has become a massive fan favourite at Newcastle alreadyCredit: Reuters
      And he is ready to snub big moves to stay putCredit: Getty
      Bruno, 25, is already Newcastle’s highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which expires in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
      Talks are well advanced to make his the Magpies’ best-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s giants.
      Liverpool cannot offer Bruno Champions League football while Barcelona remain dogged by financial problems.
      Signed last January for £42million from Lyon, midfielder Guimaraes is well on his way to hero status following a stellar first full year on Tyneside.
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      The Samba star admitted he held talks with Real Madrid last summer but has repeatedly stated that he wants to stay at Newcastle.
      He said: “Real Madrid is the best team in the world. It is nice but it was just a conversation. It was nothing.
      “I feel at home here. It’s the best thing that has happened in my life.
      “I am living my dream here and hope to be a legend.”
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      Mags boss Eddie Howe was tight-lipped over Bruno’s fresh terms when quizzed last week.
      But he said: “The club is very keen to protect their assets and be ahead of the curve in terms of contract length and making sure we’re in a strong position.
      “But also recognising players who have done well and rewarding them for their performances.”
      SunSport revealed on Wednesday that Portuguese forward Joao Felix has been offered to Newcastle after being bombed out by Chelsea following his sixth-moan loan deal.
      He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid, who are now trying to get him off their books.
      Felix, 23, has also been touted to go to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football.
      Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal but want a modest fee plus the player’s wages of around £200k a week covered, which would be a sticking point for Toon boss Eddie Howe.
      The Blues paid Felix’s wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7million. More

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      Lionel Messi ‘ready to play for Barcelona for FREE’ to secure transfer but LaLiga rules won’t allow it

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      LIONEL MESSI is ready to play for Barcelona FOR FREE but is being prevented by LaLiga rules, reports suggest. The Argentine superstar, 35, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires in June.
      Lionel Messi would reportedly ‘gladly play for free’ at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But LaLiga rules are preventing such a deal from being completedCredit: PA
      A number of parties are interested in signing him, namely Inter Miami, clubs in Saudi Arabia and Barcelona.
      And according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Messi would “gladly” go back and play at his old stomping ground for free.
      However, writing in his column for CaughtOffside, Jacobs revealed La Liga rules would prevent such a transfer from materialising.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.”
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      Jacobs then went on to reveal there would likely be outgoings if a deal to bring Messi back could be found, including one of the club’s most valuable stars.
      He added: “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.
      “Ansu Fati could be one casualty even though he wants to stay at the club.”
      This could offer a boost to the likes of Manchester United, who have been linked with the Spanish winger in recent months.
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      But Jacobs believes any deal with Barcelona is “weeks” away from being hashed out, giving Middle Eastern interest a vital advantage.
      He concluded: “It’s hard to see Barcelona completing anything in a matter of weeks, and that’s what gives Saudi Arabia confidence.
      “A government-backed offer, supported by the Saudi Pro League, has been on the table since April.
      “Messi would earn around £320m-per-year [€370m], almost double Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary.
      “Many of the same dealmakers that took Ronaldo to Al-Nassr are involved.”
      Reports have suggested Messi has been offered an astonishing £1billion package to move to the Saudi league, which would see him DOUBLE Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary in the country.
      However, reports elsewhere suggest Inter Miami and Barcelona and concocting a plan which could see Messi sign for David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise before heading to Barca on loan.
      Messi could renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex More

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      Messi offered £1BILLION Saudi transfer but Barcelona and Beckham’s Inter Miami plot amazing tag-team plan to hijack move

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      LIONEL MESSI has received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi Arabia worth around £1bn, according to reports.Foot Mercato claim that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner could double Cristiano Ronaldo’s Middle Eastern salary if he agrees to the move.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      A move to Al Hilal would see Messi line up against Cristiano Ronaldo (above) and Al NassrCredit: AFP
      That deal would see him and Ronado renew their rivalry as Messi would line up for Al Hilal against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
      However, Messi is said to prefer a move to Barcelona and the La Liga champions are said to have enlisted the help of David Beckham to lure the Argentina captain.
      According to L’Equipe, Barca are considering a plan which would see Beckham-owned Inter Miami sign the star before loaning him to Spain.
      Messi’s loan would last for either six or 18 months before the star would move permanently to the MLS.

      He is believed to be almost certain to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and even missed the club’s title celebrations to attend a Coldplay gig in Barcelona.
      And Barca boss Xavi appears increasingly confident of bringing Messi back to the club where he made his name.
      He told TV3.cat: “Our fans started to mention Leo Messi’s name at every game… I like the feeling but trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.
      “I’d say that it depends 99% on Messi. I have no doubts on football point of view; it’s up to Leo.”
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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami could yet step in to secure Messi’s dream move back to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Barca boss Xavi appears confident a deal can be doneCredit: Getty
      Messi this week promoted the new PSG shirt
      It is even claimed by reporter Ben Jacobs that Messi would be willing to play for free in order to seal a return to Barcelona.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.
      “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.” More

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      Real Madrid star Marco Asensio closing in on shock transfer to ambitious Premier League club

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      MARCO ASENSIO is closing in on a shock move to Aston Villa according to reports.Asensio is out of contract at the end of the season and hasn’t put pen to paper on a new deal with Real Madrid.
      Asensio is expected to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summerCredit: Rex
      The 27 year old joined the Spanish giants from Mallorca in 2014 and has made 190 appearances, scoring 37 goals.
      The Spanish international has been frustrated at a lack of playing time under Carlo Ancelotti and doesn’t expect that to change if he puts pen to paper on fresh terms.
      He has been linked with a move to PSG, while both Arsenal and AC Milan hold interest in the player.
      However, according to Marca, Asensio could be playing under Unai Emery at Aston Villa next season.
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      The report states that Emery wants to have Asensio as part of his project next season and has taken steps to try and convince him to join.
      Villa would be an interesting move for Asensio with the club having qualified for the Conference League next season and seemingly on the up under Emery.
      Marca adds that the attacker has yet to make a final decision on his future and will continue to study all the proposals he receives.
      Asensio has only started 15 La Liga matches this season, but has provided an impressive 15 goal contributions in 30 league appearances.
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      The Spaniard will want to play regularly next season with Euro 2024 next summer.
      He recently lost his place in the Spain squad for the qualifiers against Scotland and Norway in March.
      He will likely say his goodbyes to Madrid fans this weekend when Los Blancos conclude their campaign against Athletic Bilbao at The Bernabeu. More

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      Jude Bellingham to complete £130m Real Madrid transfer this week or next as he informs Dortmund chiefs he wants to leave

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is on the verge of moving from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid — although both clubs are still haggling over the final fee.His German side are holding out for £130million and the England midfielder looks certain to land his massive move this week or next.
      Jude Bellingham is closing in on a £130m move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The deal would include £105m up front with £25m in add-ons and is a huge increase on the £30m Dortmund paid Birmingham three years ago.
      Bellingham’s father Mark has been involved in the negotiations with Real Madrid, who first made contact two years ago.
      The 19-year-old has favoured a move to Spain rather than Manchester City or even Liverpool, who withdrew because they could not afford him.
      Bellingham’s contract could be six years long.
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      Dortmund failed to win the title on the final day and Bellingham was ruled out with a knee injury, which makes him a doubt for England.
      Bellingham did NOT say goodbye to the fans on the pitch after the game but was the last player to leave on Saturday evening and said farewell to the club’s security staff.
      Marca claims on Monday morning he then held talks with Dortmund chiefs informing them he wants to leave.
      The Germans gave Bellingham their blessing, but are adamant they will get the right price for their star man from Real Madrid.
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      Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been hoping to land Bellingham for a basic fee of £85m but Dortmund insist that is not enough.
      Bellingham was named as the Bundesliga player of the season yesterday after scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 31 league appearances.
      He said: “My team-mates and coaches have helped me to develop.
      “I came to the club as a talented lad but I have added elements to my game that have taken it to the next level and that’s down to them.” More

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      Barcelona say emotional goodbye to the Nou Camp with players in tears and fireworks lighting up sky for huge send off

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      BARCELONA said an emotional farewell to the Nou Camp with departing players left in tears and fireworks lighting up the sky.The Spanish giants are moving to the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic next season whilst the Nou Camp is redeveloped.
      Barcelona bid farewell to the Nou Camp until November 2024Credit: AP
      Jordi Alba said his goodbyes to the Nou CampCredit: Rex
      Club captain Busquets is expected to move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex
      The departing players were given a proper send offCredit: AFP
      Xavi’s side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Mallorca in their last game at the Nou Camp until November 2024, with Ansu Fati netting a brace and Gavi scoring the other.
      The Spanish champions will return to the Nou Camp in the 2024-25 season with the capacity at 50 per cent, before work is completed during the 2025-26 season.
      It was an emotional night for club legends Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba who both played their final home game for Barcelona.
      Both players were applauded off the pitch by the home support and received souvenirs from the club for their service before addressing the fans.
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      Alba is leaving Barcelona after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract a year early.
      The 34-year-old joined the club from Valencia in 2012 and has gone on to make 458 appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 19 times and providing 91 assists.
      He has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and is also expected to have lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
      Alba said: “Good evening, first of all I would like to thank all the fans for all the love in my career.
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      “Today I also have to remember many people who played a very important role in my career and it was a great honour to share the pitch with them.
      “Thanks to my teammates, this year maybe I didn’t play a lot, but the most important thing is always to try to help, of course I feel very proud of helping my teammates.”
      Alba also paid tribute to Busquets, who he has played alongside for more than a decade.
      He added: “I want to talk about an important and beloved person, Busquets. It was a great honour to play alongside him. I wish him all the best.”
      The left back finished by saying how proud he has been to be a Barcelona player.
      He concluded: “Now I will follow the team from another place. Always proud to be a Barcelona player. Visca Barça! Visca Catalunya!”
      Club captain Busquets is expected to move to Saudi Arabia having spent his entire senior career at the club, making 481 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
      In his address to the fans he said: “Good evening, first of all I want to thank all the players, the current players and those who have been with me these last few years, I thank them all.
      “I thank the coaching staff, the employees, everyone at the club and everyone who helped me during this period, and I also thank the fans. They played a very important role in what we achieved. It is a great honour to be in the team.”
      Busquets added that it had been a dream to play for the club he had supported since he was a child.
      He said: “I dreamt when I was young to play a match in this stadium, this dream came true and I played several matches here, the best stadium in the world. I will never forget this.
      “I came here as a fan when I was a child, and now I’m very proud to be part of the best club in the world.”
      The Spanish midfielder did hint that he could be back in the future.
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      He finished: “Now I’m leaving this team, but the dream I had has come true, this is not a definitive goodbye, it’s a see you later.”
      Barcelona round out their LaLiga campaign away at Celta Vigo on Sunday.
      Fireworks erupted over the stadiumCredit: Getty
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      Barcelona launch record transfer move for Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes with Eddie Howe already looking at replacements

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      BARCELONA want to sign Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes this summer, according to reports.The Catalan giants believe that the Brazilian ace can help catapult them back into Champions League contention.
      Bruno Guimaraes arrived at Newcastle in a £43m deal in January 2022Credit: Reuters
      Selling Guimaraes would help Newcastle further strengthen their squad within the parameters of Financial Fair Play.
      And they would expect to command a club-record fee for a sale should they let him depart.
      According to The Times, Barca accept that Guimaraes is likely to cost around £87million to prise away from the Toon.
      Newcastle signed Guimaraes from Lyon for a then-club record £43m in January 2022.
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      He has since helped Eddie Howe transform his side from relegation strugglers into top four occupiers.
      Guimaraes, 25, has three years remaining on his Newcastle contract and it is not a given that he will leave this summer.
      But Toon scouts are performing due diligence by assessing potential replacements regardless.
      Magpies chiefs hope to entice Guimaraes into staying by offering him an improved new contract.
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      Upon sealing qualification for next season’s Champions League, Guimaraes talked up Newcastle’s chances of winning “titles” in the coming years.
      He said: “I am ambitious. This is something I have been since I remember: to have ambition and challenge myself.
      “When I signed, people say, ‘You are crazy to sign for a team who could play in the Championship next season.’ But here we are and we have Champions League one year after.
      “I think the challenge will be bigger than next year. I think the team has to have a goal of Champions League, not to go now and then not for ten years.
      “We have to get used to being there. Like in the Carabao Cup final, we have to get used to going there.
      “I think this is the ambition – fight for titles. The club deserves titles. Because of that I am here.”
      Howe, meanwhile, talked down the possibility of Newcastle splurging on numerous new players after finishing in the top four.
      He said: “We don’t have the ability to spend the money people will think we have, so we’re going to have to be very smart.
      “It’ll be a small group of players, but ones we think can make a difference.”
      Eddie Howe has guided Newcastle into the Champions LeagueCredit: PA More